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Edsave 20 is a muscle relaxant and muscle relaxant indicated in erectile dysfunction. In particular, penile erection is due to increased blood volume from dilation of penile arteries and cavernous smooth muscle. So what does Edsave 20 do?
1. Effects of Edsave 20
Edsave drug belongs to the group of drugs that relax muscles and increase muscle tone, effective in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Penile erection is due to increased blood volume from dilation of the penile arteries and cavernous smooth muscle. This response is mediated by the release of nitric oxide at nerve terminals and epithelial cells, which stimulates the synthesis of cyclic GMP in smooth muscle cells. Cyclic GMP relaxes smooth muscle and increases blood flow to the cavernous body. Besides, Edsave inhibits phosphodiesterase type 5 which increases the amount of cyclic GMP and improves erectile function. Because sexual stimulation is required to initiate the release of nitric oxide, Edsave is ineffective in the absence of sexual stimulation.
In addition, some other effects of the drug are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases the doctor may prescribe Edsave 20. Therefore, before taking the medicine, please consult doctor's opinion.
2. How to use Edsave 20
Edsave 20 is in the form of film-coated tablets. Dosage will be based on the condition and age of the patient.
Starting dose: usually 10mg and taken before sexual activity. Dosage can be increased to 20mg or decreased to 5mg depending on tolerability and individual effectiveness. Edsaveb is effective up to 36 hours after taking the drug. Therefore, it is important to consider the appropriate dose. In patients with renal impairment, no dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild renal impairment. Patients with moderate renal impairment should be started at 5 mg, up to a maximum of 10 mg every 48 hours. In patients with severe renal impairment, the maximum dose is 5mg. Patients with mild and moderate hepatic impairment should not exceed 10mg/day. Patients with severe liver failure should not use Edsave. Patients can take the drug with or without food, before or after eating. However, to reduce stomach irritation you can take it with food and need to take the tablet whole with a full glass of water, do not chew or break the tablet.
To use the drug safely, take Edsave 20 exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Use Edsave 20 regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new symptoms appear or the condition does not improve. Patients absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Undesirable effects when using Edsave 20
Edsave 20 medicine can cause some unwanted and common side effects that can be mentioned as:
Headache Digestive disorders Back pain Muscle pain Nasal congestion Flushing face Pain hands and feet Angina pectoris Low blood pressure Myocardial infarction Heart palpitations Palpitations Before prescribing the drug, the doctor always considers the benefits and effectiveness that Edsave 20 brings. When using Edsave 20 can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when there are unusual symptoms, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, ... the patient needs to be informed. Immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Some notes when using Edsave 20
Some notes when using Edsave 20 include:
Allergic history notice to Edsave 20 Hypersensitivity reaction to any other allergy. Edsave 20 may contain ingredients that are inactive and could cause allergic reactions or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. For patients with cardiovascular disease, it is necessary to consider the patient's cardiovascular condition before using Edsave. Patients with congenital retinopathy, including retinitis pigmentosa, should not use the drug. If the patient experiences penile pain for more than 4 hours, the doctor must be informed immediately. If you forget to take a dose of Edsave 20, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking or injecting the medicine as scheduled. Do not use more drug than the treatment regimen. Edsave 20 overdose or ingestion can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can reduce the effect of Edsave 20 , or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Some drugs that can interact with Edsave 20 include:
Cytochrome P450 inhibitors such as ritonavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, erythromycin increase the concentration of Edsave Cytochrome P450 inducers such as rifampin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital reduce the concentration of the drug Edsave.
6. How to store Edsave 20
Store Edsave 20 with film-coated tablets at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light and away from moisture. Do not store Edsave 20 in a humid place or in the freezer and away from sources of heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Edsave 20 storage instructions on the package carefully, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Edsave 20 out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Edsave 20 into an environment such as a plumbing or toilet unless requested to do so. Consult with your waste disposal company or pharmacist for advice on how to safely dispose of Edsave 20 to help protect the environment.
In summary, Edsave 20 is a muscle relaxant and muscle relaxant indicated in erectile dysfunction. However, Edsave 20 can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and at the same time make increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
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